Sisolak mandates face coverings in public
June 25, 2020
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced that he has signed a directive requiring all people to wear face coverings while in public, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Read More
Nevada Watch Posts
Korbulic Steps Down
June 25, 2020
After a month on the job, the interim head of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehailitation is leaving the post, citing threats that she's received. Read More
Nevada Officials: Federal Data On Virus Nursing Home Deaths Is Wrong
June 11, 2020
Federal officials erroneously inflated COVID-19 deaths among Nevada nursing home residents, state health officials are contending. Read More
Coronavirus Strain In Nevada May Be More Contagious
June 11, 2020
The predominant coronavirus strain circulating in Nevada has a mutation that may make it more contagious, UNR scientists have found. Read More
Health Experts On How To Minimize COVID-19 Risks As Nevada Gradually Reopens
June 11, 2020
Nevada is more than one week into the second phase of the reopening of the economy after coronavirus closures. Many are venturing out of the safety of home to casinos, churches, work and more. Read More
Las Vegas Hospital Treats Kids With Rare Syndrome Related To COVID-19
June 11, 2020
For more than two weeks, Karen Sombra spent every day and night in a Las Vegas pediatric intensive care unit where her 2½-year-old son was being treated for complications from COVID-19. Read More
Nevada Health Link Added 6,000 In Special Enrollment Period
May 28, 2020
Nevada’s state-run health insurance marketplace added more than 6,000 people during a two-month window for those who lacked coverage but had not signed up during open enrollment last fall, officials said Tuesday. Read More
Nevada Gyms, Bars That Do Not Serve Food Can Reopen Friday
May 28, 2020
More of Nevada’s daily routines will return Friday, with limits, as Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, including gatherings for church services and the reopening of more businesses, such as bars and health facilities. Read More
Las Vegas Hospitals Prepared For Casino Reopenings, UMC Chief Says
May 28, 2020
When Las Vegas casinos reopen, the region’s health care infrastructure will be able to handle any potential spikes in COVID-19 cases, University Medical Center CEO Mason VanHouweling said. Read More
U.S. Awards $89.9M To Nevada For Virus Tests, Contact Tracing
May 28, 2020
A federal agency has awarded $89.9 million to Nevada to enhance COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. Read More